AISHAT NNAYAYA UMAR

Agricultural Economist & Program Support Specialist

Abuja, NG.

About

Highly motivated Agricultural Economist with a strong academic foundation and practical experience in program coordination, administrative support, and data-driven decision-making. Adept at supporting development programs through stakeholder engagement, M&E, and records management, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Stata, and KoboToolbox. Committed to advancing sustainable development and regional integration to achieve strategic objectives within organizations like ECOWAS.

Work

Rashak Farms and Agro allied Limited

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Human Resource Intern

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported day-to-day Human Resources and Administration operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

Highlights

Streamlined HR and administrative workflows, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures for efficient service delivery.

Maintained accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation, upholding confidentiality and compliance with record management standards.

Coordinated administrative processes, including employee documentation, correspondence, and scheduling, to enhance HR service delivery.

Assisted in developing evaluation forms and documentation for employee performance management and staff appraisals.

Coordinated communication with external stakeholders, including Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), by meticulously preparing and tracking official correspondence and payment documentation.

Dawnwatch Limited

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Wuse II, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed administrative functions, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting program activities through meticulous coordination and record management.

Highlights

Coordinated meetings, travel logistics, and operational schedules, improving administrative efficiency and ensuring smooth program execution.

Prepared comprehensive technical reports, correspondence, and program documentation, aiding monitoring, decision-making, and organizational record management.

Managed and organized physical and electronic filing systems, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, easy information retrieval, and compliance.

Significantly improved inventory record accuracy by 80% through systematic data validation, tracking, and reconciliation processes.

Acted as a key liaison between clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, fostering effective communication and seamless collaboration.

National Orientation Agency (NOA), Community Development Service NYSC CDS

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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Durumi, Abuja FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported community outreach and program delivery for Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, focusing on sensitization and material distribution.

Highlights

Assisted in the planning and successful implementation of critical outreach programs for IDP camps.

Led sensitization sessions and engaged stakeholders to promote community awareness and participation.

Coordinated the efficient distribution of relief materials and meticulously maintained activity records.

Collaborated with team members to effectively deliver essential community-based programs.

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

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PROGRAM SUPPORT OFFICER

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported agricultural impact evaluation by managing data, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring research integrity and data quality.

Highlights

Facilitated the successful implementation of a critical agricultural baseline survey, contributing to robust impact evaluation.

Collected and validated comprehensive quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring adherence to stringent research standards.

Engaged diverse stakeholders to secure accurate field data and ensured meticulous documentation for research integrity.

Collaborated effectively with team members to meet project timelines and uphold high data quality standards.

Maintained strict confidentiality and consistently adhered to ethical research standards throughout data handling.

Education

Federal University of Technology Minna

Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
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Master of Technology (M.Tech) Agricultural Economics

University of Ilorin

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric) Agriculture Grade: Second Class Upper Division (CGPA: 4.38/5.0)

Federal Government College, New Bussa

New Bussa, Niger State, Nigeria
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Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate Senior Secondary Education

Awards

3rd Best Graduating Student

Federal Government College, New Bussa

Recognized for outstanding academic performance, ranking 3rd among all graduating students.

Languages

English

Yoruba

Hausa

Nupe

Certificates

Executive Virtual Assistant

Online Learning Platform

Essentials of Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel

Online Learning Platform

Financial Literacy Fundamentals

Online Learning Platform

Basic Operations Management

Online Learning Platform

Skills

Office Software

Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams.

Data Analysis & Tools

KoboToolbox, Stata, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Collection, Data Validation, Pivot Tables, Charts, Basic Formulas.

Administrative & Operations

Administrative Support, Records Management, Database Management, Internet Research, Report Writing, Documentation, Programme Coordination, Project Support, Organizational Management, Time Management, Basic Operations Management.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Support, Impact Evaluation, Baseline Survey.

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement, Client Liaison, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Human Resources

Human Resources Administration, Employee Records, Performance Management, Onboarding.

Soft Skills

Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Written and Verbal Communication, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Professional Ethics, Adaptability, Critical Thinking.

Financial Administration

Expense Records, Financial Reporting, Invoice Tracking.